Walking in Wisdom – Day 1 - Proverbs 1Pastor Jason Van Bemmel, Forest Hill Presbyterian Churchwww.foresthillpca.org• The Two Ways: The path of wisdom (fear of the Lord, obedience to God) vs. the path of folly (selfishness, rebellion).• The Importance of Parental Instruction: Children should heed the teachings of their parents, and parents should ensure those teachings align with God's Word.• The Enticement of Sinners: Be wary of those who tempt you away from righteousness.• The Call of Wisdom: Wisdom is personified as a voice crying out for people to turn from folly and embrace knowledge.• The Consequences of Rejecting Wisdom: Those who reject wisdom will face calamity and ultimately be unable to find God when they seek Him.

Malachi 4 Devotional - Day #1,096 of our three-year journey through the Bible. More about our church: http://www.foresthillpca.org Acoustic Guitar by Josh Snodgrass: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSnodgrassGuitar

Malachi 3 Devotional - Day #1,094 of our three-year journey through the Bible. More about our church: http://www.foresthillpca.org Acoustic Guitar by Josh Snodgrass: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSnodgrassGuitar

James 5 Devotional - Day #1,094 of our three-year journey through the Bible. More about our church: http://www.foresthillpca.org Acoustic Guitar by Josh Snodgrass: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSnodgrassGuitar

Sermon by Stan Long on Romans 15:1-13 from December 5, 2024.Pastor Long outlines three points from Romans 15:1-13: a call to be a people of harmony, a call to be a people on mission, and a call to be a people of power.A call to harmony. This point emphasizes the need for believers to be united and live in harmony with one another, despite differences in cultural backgrounds or practices. God calls us to forbearance, being concerned about one's neighbor, and using Christ as an example of yielding oneself to others. The church should demonstrate how different voices can blend together in harmony. A call to be on mission. Jesus came as a servant to the circumcised, confirming God's promises to the patriarchs, and opening the way for Gentiles to come to faith. God's desire was always to include the Gentiles and that the barriers of the Old Testament were always meant to be temporary. The Old Testament passages here support the idea that God wants all nations to embrace His covenant. We must not be ashamed of the gospel and appreciate all people.A call to be people of power. The Holy Spirit is the power of God in the lives of believes. The Holy Spirit is God and gives believers assurance, illumination of the word of God, and the power to obey God. The power of the Spirit is not just to bless the believer, but to empower them to bless others. God gives us hope, joy, and peace from the Holy Spirit.

Malachi 2 Devotional - Day #1,093 of our three-year journey through the Bible. More about our church: http://www.foresthillpca.org Acoustic Guitar by Josh Snodgrass: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSnodgrassGuitar

Malachi 1 Devotional - Day #1,092 of our three-year journey through the Bible. More about our church: http://www.foresthillpca.org Acoustic Guitar by Josh Snodgrass: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSnodgrassGuitar

Psalms 148-150 Devotional - Day #1,091 of our three-year journey through the Bible. More about our church: http://www.foresthillpca.org Acoustic Guitar by Josh Snodgrass: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSnodgrassGuitar

Zechariah 14 Devotional - Day #1,090 of our three-year journey through the Bible. More about our church: http://www.foresthillpca.org Acoustic Guitar by Josh Snodgrass: https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshSnodgrassGuitar

Pastor Jason's Christmas Eve sermon uses the biblical account of Jesus' birth to explain the significance of Jesus as the "Lamb of God." The sermon traces the concept of sacrificial atonement from the first sacrifice in Genesis through the Passover and the Old Testament prophecies, culminating in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. It emphasizes the inadequacy of human attempts to atone for sin and contrasts them with the complete and sufficient atonement offered by Jesus. The text highlights the humility of Jesus' birth and the immensity of his sacrifice, ultimately urging viewers to accept this gift of forgiveness and eternal life. The sermon concludes by encouraging faith in Jesus as the source of true hope, joy, peace, and love.